A Historial Fiction Romance novel following six women who are their on the way to join their future husbands.

They meet all types of people, some can be trusted, other shouldn't be. Knowing the difference between the two will mean life or death.

Please enjoy chapter one:

Excitement filled the air. Anticipation pulsed through each man as the group of six hid along the ridge. Thunderous noise deafened any words spoken between them. It didn’t matter. These braves worked together as a team many times before

On hands and knees they moved closer to their goal. Running Bear took the lead. Tasa followed closely behind.

The skin of the old buffalo robe bore heavily down on Tasa. Thick unsettled dust that formed from the herd’s movements stung his eyes and choked his throat. His body, which glistened only moments ago, now dripped with sweat as the sun’s rays beat on the dark animal skin. A few more steps and he would be next to the herd. His arrow already found its place against his bow. Well defined arm muscles tensed in readiness.

Since the herd was already moving more than at a leisurely pace, once the braves exposed themselves the danger would increase tenfold. The pack would stampede.

As if in a choreographed dance, the braves threw off their burdens and fired rapidly into the nearest bulls. Tasa’s strong legs kept him running along side of the large animal. Reloading and firing until all quivers were empty, two of the mammoth beings went down.

The disturbance unsettled the remaining large beasts. In a group, all responded in terror. The rambling thunder increased, and the earth danced as it carried the vibrations.

Hunters sought refuge behind the fallen creatures as the pounding hooves of the frightened herd careened over the bodies of the lost. Finally, only a few stray enormous animals remained as if uninterested in the events happening around them. Three more buffalo sacrificed their lives for the good of mankind before the day was over.

Running Bear led the songs to the Creator, giving thanks for the bounty from this day’s work.

Unlike hunts in the past only the men took part today. There would be no women, no children, or old men to help.

The few other people were back in camp, nursing the ill. This band had separated from the main tribe as they moved to their summer grounds. White man’s disease had come to them. Two members had already died. One old man and the newest child, only three months old, had perished. The rest, who took ill, fortunately survived.

The buffalo herd coming so close to them was considered a good sign. Soon, all tribe members would be strong. In a few days they could continue their way to the main group. The delay from butchering, preparing the meat, and skins, would be worth the time.

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The hunters were too far away to hear. The seventy year old man, who was unable to prevent the slaughter, laid dead - his great grandson by his side. A blood covered blade was still gripped tightly in his hand. Four women and six children managed to flee into the woods and hide.

White Dove and Spring Flower weren’t as fortunate. They were sitting at the fire preparing a meal when the attackers came. For them there would be no place, nor time, to run and hide.

Leading their horses loaded down travoises the braves smelled the smoke. Each glanced nervously at the other. Their pace quickened. Songs of success by the returning hunters turned in to the wails of a death song as they took in the scenes of destruction in front of them.

The camp’s ruination was almost complete, but for the one lone lodge that remained standing. The other three were either smoldering or had already burned to the ground.

Running Bear’s wife, Spring Flower, died in his arms. Tasa found White Dove in one of the smoldering teepees - apparently beaten and raped. Their unborn child… aborted… lay dead between her legs.

The description the survivors were able to give of the five men who carried out the slaughter burned deep inside Tasa’s heart and mind.

When the time came to complete the march to rejoin the others, one brave was missing from the group. Tasa went in a different direction. He went to seek revenge.

Alone, Tasa walked the paths through the mountains during the day. During the night he lay upon his blankets tossing and turning. When he wasn’t so restless and sleep did actually find him, he dreamt or rather the nightmare. Over and over in slumber, Tasa relived the horrific sight he beheld that afternoon. Two or three times a night he’d rise up covered with sweat to find his heart pounding. He’d gasp for breath as the tightness within his chest seemed to refuse him the needed air to breathe.

White Dove belonged to Tasa. She was his, his life and his breath. He refused to accept that she was gone. For awhile, he’d pretend he was on a journey, and she’d be there waiting as she always did. She’d rush into his arms the minute he came into view. Throwing herself into his embrace saying, “I have missed my husband.”

Later, alone in their lodge she would show Tasa just how much she missed him with her body. Late into the night they’d lay snuggled close together whispering the words lovers do.

It didn’t matter if he was gone for a day or weeks. She would treat him as if he’d been gone for months.

“Ah, White Dove,” he sighed. Her fingers ran through the beaded fringe of his shirt - the last shirt White Dove made for him. There was a small tear in the right sleeve and more than half the beads were now missing. It didn’t matter to Tasa that the hem was frayed and ragged.

Tasa prayed to the Great Spirit often to wake him from this event and discover that it was all a bad vision.

The trail led him to a small shack deep in a gully hidden behind a few trees. By the time Tasa finished with the man, not only did he admit to being there, but he named the others as well.

Tasa did not keep his word of a quick death if the man told. Tasa savored each scream as it ripped forth from his victim’s throat.

It took a few days for the high of revenge to wear off before Tasa was able to close his eyes and sleep. He didn’t wake during the night for the first time in weeks. He dreamt of the man’s death.

It took Tasa a total of thirty-one months to complete his mission. Two renegade Indians and three white men died at his hand. Tasa stood over his last victim, and as the blood oozed from his own wounds, he realized now that his revenge was complete and he had nowhere to go. His heart still grew tight when he thought of what he lost. He lacked any desire to return to his people.

His quest now completed, left him not only a hardhearted man, but an empty one as well. If somebody proved foolish enough to cross Tasa, the fool only did it once. He drifted from place to place until he met a man named Wade Masterson - two unfeeling “peas in a pod” as the old saying goes.

I decided to share some pictures of them. Also, a short tale. And what I think Wolfkeeper would look like.

My idea of... Wolfkeeper

The Two Wolves Within

An old Grandfather said to his grandson, who came to him with anger at a friend who had done him an injustice...

"Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt great hate for those who have taken so much, with no sorrow for what they do. But hate wears you down, and does not hurt your enemy. It's like taking poison and wishing your enemy would die."

"I have struggled with these feelings many times. It is as if there are two wolves inside me; one is good and does no harm. He lives in harmony with all around him and does not take offense when no offense was intended. He will only fight when it is right to do so, and in the right way.

But...the other wolf... ah! The littlest thing will send him into a fit of temper. He fights everyone, all of the time, for no reason. He cannot think because his anger and hate are so great. It is helpless anger, for his anger will change nothing."

"Sometimes it is hard to live with these two wolves inside me, for both of them try to dominate my spirit."

The boy looked intently into his Grandfather's eyes and asked, "Which one wins, Grandfather?"

The Grandfather smiled and quietly said, "The one I feed."-- -- A Native American tale told many times around the Sacred Fire

Even though their cute in pictures, Please remember if you ever in the wild it's their home. And they are wild animals. Please respect them. If you haven't been here before just scroll down and you'll see lots and lots of things the peer into..

A request for help..anyone know how to add music to the site. I though Native American music playing in back ground would be a nice touch..

Gun shots.....Not even Black Claw heard them, and he was only five miles from the farm where they originated.

Three renegade Apache braves passed through the farmer’s field and entered the yard looking for food. Upon hearing the chickens it was decided to steal a few and leave. The ruckus the uncooperative birds made resulted in Sean MacDonald rushing out of his house with his shotgun in hand.

“That damn fox!” he yelled. “I’ll get you this time.”

All might have gone all right; except the last thought on Sean’s mind was Indians. When he saw them, he hesitated as his mind switched from the threat of foxes to the threat of the human kind. The split second it took to refocus cost Sean his life. The knife thrown forced itself deep into it’s intended target’s chest. Without even an utterance of surprise, his body crumpled to the ground. The rifle fired as it slammed into the dirt.

To prevent the chosen chickens from squawking and thrashing about their necks were slit allowing the red liquid to form thin trails in the dirt. Two of the three raiders already headed back to the cover of the forest.

The noise of a slamming door alerted the remaining brave someone else was there. The man was running.

“What the H…” Angus exclaimed as he turned the corner of his home returning from a needed trip to the outhouse.

He started to go to his father’s prone body when he felt the arrow hit his left shoulder, and since he was still trying to adjust the remaining buttons on his breeches, he went down. Seeing him fall the lone brave turned and ran following his comrades into the forest.

It took Angus half an hour to steady himself enough to mount his horse and ride the short distance to town for help.

The people didn’t need to hear his words. The blood oozing down his arm was all that were necessary to see something was wrong. Immediately a small crowd surround the injured man.

“They kill’ him. They kill’t him.” “Whoa, boy who got killed?” “Somebody fetch the sheriff.” “I’ll get the doc.” “Help me. Get him off the horse.” “Gotta stop that bleed’n” “My Da.’ Injuns they kill’t my Da.’’ “INJUNS.” Several voices answered back in unison.

After the self-appointed so-called sheriff arrived, and the doctor showed up. The plan quickly formed to chase after the thieving murdering savages. Eight brave men joined the posse. Armed and ready to shed blood they rode out of town.

The evening shadows had grown long and he rode on the animal’s back since morning. With tired muscles, after dismounting Black Claw built a small fire and roasted the hare he found earlier in the day. All afternoon, he thought of the tasty meal he would enjoy when he stopped for the night.

The searchers smelled the meat’s sizzling juices even before they spotted him. The farmers and tradesmen didn’t know the difference, between an Apache and any other tribe of Indian and in reality, it wouldn’t have mattered if they did. ....

As you look through the site you will see pieces of the story of the Wolfkeeper's Woman.The story is only around 60,000 words. I given pieces from Wolfkeeper and Cassie (Ghostwoman). I also shared bits from the others who have stories of their own to tell in the book.

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A tad more from:Wolfkeeper's WomanThe lone rider entered the homestead slowly. The cabin was not quite as the letter described it. The place just didn’t feel right. He expected it to be further developed. It lacked the orderliness that he expected from his brother. It left the rider wondering if maybe he made a wrong turn and this wasn’t the right place after all. “Maybe, I am at the wrong place,” he said aloud hoping it was true.

“Hello! In the cabin, anyone home?”

He saw the rifle barrel as it pushed through the gun hole of the window’s shutter. “I mean no harm," he called out. “Whats your'n business here?” A voice asked. “I am looking for my brother Frank and his wife.” The rider could hear people talking inside, but he couldn’t make out what they were saying. “You need to tell'm, Clet.” the female voice said. The man voice behind the door hushed his wife.

“Pearl,?I ain’t telling him not'n. We’s squatters here till the paper work is done and this here'n man looking for'n his brother might ruin it for us. You want that, do you, huh? Do ya? Then hush'em up and let me handle this.”

Turning back to the window he yelled back at the man outside.

“Don’t know no. Frank. The widda’ Benton might know em’ shes lived around here for awhile. It’s to the east through them ‘der woods.”

The rider realized he wasn’t going to get any answers here. He turned his horse toward the woods and headed east. Less than five minutes later, he entered another clearing.

This one area before him had a two-story structure half log cabin and half-wooden plank house sat in the middle of the property. A shed, a small barn, and corral surrounded the home. The front of the house had flowers along the front porch. It was neat and tidy. Two children sat beneath a large oak tree growing between the home and barn.

“Mama, mama. We gots company!” The young girl yelled.

The man on the horse watched as a woman in her thirties walked on to the small porch. The boys stood as if they were guarding her. The thought brought a smile to his face.

Tipping his hat, he said. “Are you Mrs. Benton?”

“Yes.”

“My name is John Clark and I’m looking for my brother and his wife.”

John saw the reaction as the woman before him stiffened in response to his words.

“Michael, take Mr. Clark’s horse and rub him down. Mr. Clark, you might as well come inside. You ain’t gonna like what I got to tell ya.”**

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John dismounted and started to walk his horse over toward the corral that’s when he saw it. A new grave covered in fresh flowers. He heart tightened in his chest. He quickly forced the bitter bile back down his throat by swallowing hard. The sour taste remained in back of his throat. He was too far away to read the name, but apprehension still filled his gut.

The smaller boy watched as the man eyed the grave.

“Injuns.”

Was all he said. He said it as if that was all anyone needed to know. John’s eyes followed the boy as he ran back over to the girl sitting under the tree.

Normally, he took his steps two at a time, but not today. He didn’t feel like bouncing anywhere. Feet filled with lead deliberately climbed the steps, landing solidly on each one. She was waiting for him. A slender hand held open the screen door for him to enter.

The woman didn’t stop at the small parlor, but headed straight for the kitchen. the man followed her lead.

“Coffee’s warm, would like you like some?”

“YES, ma’am. I’d very much like a cup. Thank you.”

Handing him the cup she asked. “Do you it take black?”

“Blacks fine.”

Becky indicated for him to sit as she sat down.

“Well, John, I really hate to be the one to tell you but Frank’s dead. A little over two months ago. Injuns.”

She stopped to let her words sink in and watched as he bowed his head.

Here is a tender man just like his brother Frank. She thought.

Her own wounds were still open and raw as tears formed. The warm salty tears flowed quietly down her cheeks. She felt John’s hand pat her hand in comfort.

“I lost my Todd the same day. Call me, Becky, OK... Todd and I loved your brother and his family.

“Family? I knew Cassie? But?”

“OH, dear it ’s gonna be a long day. I guess you don’t know just how slow the mail is here. That’s if you ever get any mail.” Smiling she added. “My letter to my own ma telling her, I had a son, took so long to get to them, they came to visit when he was a little over a year old and the letter was waiting for them when they got home.”

Shaking his head in agreement he understood the lack of communication. That is why he came, sometimes you just have to know about those you care about.

Changing into a more serious tone Becky began to tell John the sad things he had a right to know.

“They had a son about three months before they; the Indians came. They took Cassie and the boy with them...”

Large teardrops filled her eyes and the remembered pain causing her words choke in her throat.

There was an excitement about the camp. Outsiders had arrived. “The French trader is here.” Gentle Doe told Cassie. Twice a year the Frenchman journeyed to the villages on the mountain. Twice each year the people could trade with him. Cassie from a distance watched the people haggling for his wares. “Ghostwoman?” (author note.The People referred to Cassie as the Ghostwoman) A young brave called to her. She didn’t know his name even though she had seen him in the camp a few times. Apparently, Wolfkeeper was busy working with the horses and sent the boy to fetch her. She found him in the corral with the animals. ‘‘The French trader has come. You are to trade with him. I am too busy to take you. Red Fox will take you and you will trade for us. Replace the knife that broke. In addition, he has many things, so be sure to ask to see his foodstuffs as well. Don’t forget the white man’s sugar and get a bag full. Woman, you may choose anything else you want for the lodge. I mean anything. I will settle up with him later. Can I trust you to see to our needs?”

He half ordered and inquired. Why is he always so full of surprises? Why would he trust me?She hadn’t done anything to earn it. Unsure what his motive might be she agreed and wondered.

What is he up to now?

That’s it; she figured it out…our needs… he said. If she did poorly selecting the things they needed and he’d to go without, so would she. Then she would ever hear to end of it. Would he beat her? She decided or rather hoped, not.

But, he would sure nag me to death over it and surely he’d call me a stupid woman again.

“I will do as you ask,” she answered knowing he didn’t ask but told her what to do.

The Frenchman named Pierre watched her walking toward him. He saw immediately she was not of, The People.

“Bonjour, Madame.” He spoke with a heavy French-Canadian accent.

“Can I be of aid to you.” he asked.

Red Fox explained she was to be given anything she requested and his uncle would settle later. The Frenchman knew this boy’s uncle Eagle something or other and knew the amount would be fair. The boy’s family had many important members.

The trader Pierre smiled telling the woman to make her choices. Cassie purchased the knife; sugar; flour; corn meal; molasses; raisins; dried apples; two blankets, and a Dutch kettle. And a box of lemon scented soaps among a few other things.

‘‘How long will you be here in case I have forgot anything?” she asked.

“ I stay, three days each time I pass through,” he explained and then in a lowered voice, “Is there any other way I can help you?”

Did she dare? Red Fox had moved out hearing range.

“Where do you go from here?” Cassie whispered.

“After three more camps I end up at Fort Trent. Do you need help?” He inquired knowing she did.

“I must leave here. I am not here by choice. Will you consider taking me to the fort?” She still whispered.

He eyes raked her body up and down Cassie didn’t miss the lust as he eyed her. She continued anyway.

‟I have a child that must go with me.”

When he told her under no certain terms would take the child. She grew upset until he explained he had to go to the other camps, not to do so would endanger her escape. The people might let her go but the child, never.

Cassie would not chance the life of her son. She asked about the next time he came. He will return in the fall. He told he could arrange it so this was the last stop. However, he then moved to his winter camp and didn’t go to the fort until spring. Lecherous eyes raked her again.

Would he chance it? Would she chance it?

Bending low to her ear he whispered,“The winters on the other side of the mountain are very cold, Madame. Do you know what I would expect from you?”........I hoped you liked the excerpt.. Please share and tell a friend if you did.Wolfkeeper's Woman is now on sale at all Amazon sites:

Wolfkeeper's WomanA lot has already. happened to Cassie and her son while traveling to Wolfkeeper's home

Today's read starts at the arrival to The People's village.

Dread of the unknown filled every pore of Cassie’s body. The grip around Wolfkeeper tightened. She could not count the number of tepees. The sounds of excitement filled the air as news of the group’s return spread. Dogs barking, people’s voices, and the expectation of children’s shouts reached her ears. The noise of the Peoples excitement grew louder around the returning warriors, Cassie’s panic grew with it. Could the man in front of her feel her trembling?Even though she didn’t know what to expect, she did not expect these many people.

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Terror edged its way up her spine. Three of the braves went in separate directions. Wolfkeeper and the brave with her son remained together. Making their way slowly through the camp. Many people greeted one or the other and sometimes both warriors. A slender woman approached them. Both men halted their mounts before her.

‟Welcome back, we are glad to see you and all those with you who have returned are safe and well.” The woman said smiling up at them.

She was young but not a child, Cassie thought. She seemed nineteen or twenty years old. The Indian woman was pretty, she decided. Her pleasure and excitement over seeing them seemed genuine and more personal than the others. Cassie wondered if the man in front of her and the young woman were possible related maybe, even his wife.

"Wife of my brother I accept your true words of welcome.” He responded. Cassie observed the woman whose voice sounded almost like music when she spoke.

Wolfkeeper’s sister-in-law's greatest wish was to have a child. Three times she carried children, but none of them were ever born alive. The heartbreak was destroying her. Naturally, her husband Eyes-like-eagle also grieved over their losses. However, no longer, now this gift will restore joy to them.

The Wolfkeeper continued. “She-who-weeps, you will no more weep.” His arm extended toward other warrior. “Give my gift to her.”

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Prancing Bear dismounted and handed the small bundle to the woman.

Wolfkeeper spoke again.‟See your son, and be She-who-weeps-no-more.”

Finally, Cassie’s brain clicked into gear. She started to try to climb down, but the man in front of her had gripped her arm that was around his waist and she could not move an inch. She started to scream for him to let her go to her son. Her breath stopped when a searing pain run up her arm. Wolfkeeper had her wrist in a bone crushing vice like grip.

‟PLEASE, Let me go, please.” she pleaded as tears poured down her face.

‟Silence and stay still.” He barked at her. The paralysis had already reached her shoulder. The pain was still growing. Cassie understood his intent and barely whispered yes. She had to make the extricating pain stop......**pictureLee Bogle-Close To The Heart. Limited Edition Print (Paper)http://www.fine-art.com/art-99220/lee-bo...

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OH...Goodie you stopped by. I hope you enjoy your visit. This week's excerpt was difficult to figure out what to use. For you first time visitors there are other excerpts on the site covering the opening chapters.

So far:Clint has kidnapped his stepbrother George's fiance. After keeping her hidden for a couple of months he seeks his revenge on George. ***Chapter 9In the late afternoon, as the warmth of the day began to recede, they arrived in Madison. Never having been there before, Samantha turned side to side with wide-eyes trying to see everything. On one side of the street there was a general store, a bank and a saloon.

The opposite side held a barber, feed store and another saloon. Further down the block she noticed the marshal’s office, a dress maker and a saloon. Across from that was a dinner hall, blacksmith and another saloon.

The next section contained an apothecary shop, a doctor’s office and yet another saloon and a large stable that also sold leather goods. Samantha smirked and sarcastically said, “What no saloon on this end of town?” “Sorry, didn’t hear you, what?” Clint replied as he apparently wasn’t been listening to her. “Never mind. You wouldn’t get it anyway.” At the end of the main street of the town was the railroad station. For a moment Samantha quizzically thought Clint might be headed there, but he turned left instead.

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He stopped in front of the town’s hotel and pulled the buckboard to a halt then wrapped the reins twice around the brake handle. The noise of people exiting the hotel drew her attention. Samantha gasped as she recognized one of the men as George.

“Hello, George,” Clint said loud enough that everyone there stopped and turned in their direction to see who spoke.

George pulled his gun. When he looked up, Clint’s gun was already aimed at him. The man’s eyes swung to Mac on his horse who also had his Colt .45 aimed at him.

“What you want, Clint?” George asked re-holstering his weapon while he replaced his hate-filled sneer with an insincere grin.

“I think I got som’em of yours.” Clint leaned back, so George could see the woman his large frame had hidden from view.

“Samantha!” George moved to go to her, but the sound of two guns being cocked stopped him cold in his tracks.

“Uh ugh, let Smithy there fetch the lady. You stay right where I can see ya.” Clint held his weapon steady and waved his free hand toward Smithy as he spoke.

George nodded the go ahead to Smithy. The tall skinny man moved quickly down the steps and around the wagon to where Samantha sat. As he began to assist her off the conveyance, she turned and said her last words to Clint.

“Bastard, you’ll pay for this.”

He retorted in a strange tone, “I’m sure you’re right.”

The man led her up the steps toward George. He held out his hand to her. However, just before they could reach each other the man in the wagon announced loudly so all could hear him. ...........***************************************************************************************So until next time- Ya'll have a safe weekend.Thank you for poppin in.Please share by pushing th share buttons and if you like to follow the blog,That would be great too.Lisa . Ps The Stepbrothers.. is now on sale at a reduced price $ 1.99https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/238085 or Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091K6NTM

Hi there,Today I thought I'd bring a excerpt for chapter 6 from..Another Time and Another Place. Please enjoy.

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He had city slicker written all over him. The man had been expected sooner. He facial expression did nothing to hide his irritation. A two hour spin up to the mountains to help his cheap brother out needlessly turned in to three and a half-hour excursion. Ticked off at himself for not throwing the GPS in the car and on the verge of being violently angry at Fred for the wrong left turn seventeen miles back. Which before he realized it was not right Rufus had driven a sixty-eight miles out of his way.

Rufus wasn’t a chicken hearted man. Still it took him all the guts he could mustard to continue to walk not only into the smoke filled room, but he had to walk all the way up the bar, a good forty feet.

Trying his best to ignore the commotion his entry stirred up he kept his head down and only watched where he immediately placed each foot. The whistles and obscene comments were aimed at unsettling him succeeded. Very much aware this gang liked to provoke incidents. Tonight there would be no way he’d raise to the bait.

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Ox stuck his foot out at the last possible moment. Rufus had already raised his foot and realized he would not be able avoid tripping. The man’s weight shifted in an useless move to spare himself a fall. It didn’t work. He tumbled on Ox’s boot and landed face down on the floor inches from the bar. He sprung back up faster than he fell.

Through the cat calls, snickers and challenges being hurled his way he profusely apologized to Ox. Before Ox could respond Tots intervened. He ran from behind the bar and brushed the man clothes off.

“Now Ox. I had one fight too many already tonight. I asking… I asking for me. Let it go this time, ok?”

“Well, Tots you saw He…”

“Around of beers on the house.” Tot called out. Small scale pandemonium broke out as the men rushed up to the bar. Mick stepped behind the counter and filled in for Tots.

Where's the Bud?

Tots turned and steered the city-man out the front door.

“Thanks. How can I ever repay you?” Rufus asked.

“Just get away from here, pronto.”

“I'm going. Trust me on that. But, I was looking for my brother and his date. He called and said they would be here waiting.” He nervously looked at the door when the noise level went up. Brother or no brother he needed to leave this place and fast.

Tots eased Rufus’s mind some when he said, “Oh yea, That couple. He was ticked off about something and they called a cab an hour ago. Sorry.”

Rufus thanked the lying man again and hastened back to his own car. He fully intended to not only give Fred a piece of his mind. He was seriously considering a big punch in the nose when he next saw him. He could've gotten himself killed tonight in that place.

“When I get my hands around your neck.” Rufus threatened his brother out loud.

So focused out the get away from Pete’s Bar and Grill Rufus drove right passed Fred’s car. Of course, with the hood and driver’s side door missing and the wheels on blocks as the sleek new low-profile tires Fred’s bragged about for three weeks, now looked good if not better on Jimmy’s K’s ride. A reconditioned 1987 Chevy Super sport.

Hey it's blue. What do i know from Chev SS or Ford ...?

It might even be difficult for Fred to recognize his own baby with the new paint job cutesy of the ‘Bloodstains.’ The local street gang was proud of this one.Graffiti galore. The swirls of black, tan, and red covered most of the vehicle that once was light blue. Everyone now knew the Bloodstains challenged the Switchblades turf, and the most important announcement of all that Patsy loved Jimmy K.

The anger Rufus now carried stayed with him not only the whole drive home but for the next two days. Until it become obvious to the family Fred had not returned home and was missing.I would like to take another minute of your time to Thank you for stopping by. Please leave a comment or hit tweeter or the Facebook Button .

The hot days of summers are slowly departing the nights already have a chill. So enjoy your Sample Sundayand just maybe you'll find a story to take the chilltonight.To catch up:Carla has already fallen into the biker gang the Insurrection's. Hoping Hank will be her Knight in shining armor and extradite her out of the menacing situation.He doesn't have any reason not to. Or does he?

"Hey, Tots, let’s have the key to the cleanest bungalow you got out back.”

Chapter 5 Tots opened a draw under the bar and pulled out a key.

“Number three, been used only twice since the sheets was changed last week. Will that do?”

The keys were tossed high into the air. With one hand on the woman and the other free Hank snatched the keys in mid flight.

“Thanks, Tots, that’ll do.”

Pulling his plaything closer he said to her, “Come on, Princess, you and I got a date with destiny.”

No one saw the struggle as Carla tried to the defy him and yank free. It never slowed him down as Hank marched them both out the back door.

Outside Hank swung Carla around with his hand still holding hers tight he pulled in behind and yanked her up against his chest hard. Slamming her roughly enough he knocked some of the wind out of her lungs.

Carla about to scream her head off for help was stunned into silence when he said, “Princess.” Then laughing he added, “Ah, my little Princess.” Even through the laughter Hank sounded different. He sounded calm, tender and not the least angry. She looked up at him to see if she could tell what made him change his demeanor. What Carla saw was his lips about to reclaim hers. In confusion she let him kiss her as he wanted.

It annoyed her to find Hank’s kiss although firm it had a tenderness to it. He didn’t break away. Her breathe changed to a slight panting. Carla began to return he kisses in earnest.

“What am I going to ever do with you?” Hank asked when he finally broke them apart.

“Let me go, Hank. Please, just let me walk away.”

“Well now, my name on your lips don’t sound none to bad to me. It’s been awhile since I heard it from a sweet voice like yours.”

Carla tried. Her goal was for him to see the wisdom of letting her go without harming her. Maybe she guessed right and Hank might be her knight in shining armor after all.

Hank moved them toward the bungalow. Carla smoothly followed his lead. She didn't really have a choice not to for he still held her hand.

“Hank, I knew you weren’t like the others. I want to thank you for saving me from them. I…”

Her back was against the door. The hand that held the key now lifted her chin up. “Princess, kiss me again.”

Thinking Hank wanted one last kiss before setting her free she put her arms around his neck and pulled his head to met hers. Noses touched a second before the couples lips rejoined in the goodbye kiss.

Hank’s body pressed firmly entrapping her as he continued to assault her delicious mouth. Carla was busy deciding if she should run to the left or the right once she was out of the alley between the pub and its row of old buildings that long ago formed a motor court.

The key turned in the lock. Carla never heard it. But she did hear him right after he pulled his hot moist lips from hers and say.

“Get in.”

Carla felt the door open behind her and the air from the closed up room was stale and foul smelling. Fear settled like a knot low in her stomach.

“No,” she yelled and raised her free hand the fight him off. With the intent to rake Hank’s eyes out with her finger nails. She froze.

“Gee, Hank, you need us to help you get our little friend there inside. We be glad to help with other things too you know.”

Carla didn’t need to know who said it. She knew escape with or without his help escape now would be impossible. One of the other three would have her in a heart beat.

Taking a step backwards Carla entered the place she feared most. Hank followed her. She moved into the center of the room. Hank flipped on the switch next to the door and a desk lamp across the room flickered twice then stayed on without further ado.

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I'm so glad to see you made it here. Come on in. Sit down put your feet up and relax. Your SampleSunday is waiting, so enjoy.Carla is in a fix. After her date starts trouble with the gang in the old bar. The Insurrections decide to get rough. And she needs a hero. Wonder who'll step up to the plate so to speak? *****Grunger watched the woman on the floor. He headed over to her and knelt down in front of her. His stench brought her head up. One deep breath and she gagged and not unsure if she’d be able to stop there.

“You pretty. I want her first. I never get them first.” His voice boomed across the room.

Everyone turned giving him their undivided attention.

“I want her first. I never get them first.” Grunger repeated as he reached his hand to examine her bruised cheek.

She pulled away but only moved a fraction of an inch. Already against the wall Grunger captured her chin in his fingers. He turned her head to the left and back to the right. Carla learned the reputed seeing birds when in pain was true.

Carla sat stunned as if hung in a suspended automation. Sally’s high shrilled voice forced her back into reality.

“I think that’s a good idea. He’s right you know he always gets everybody’s else’s leavings. Don’t you think he deserves something for his loyalty,” She crooned.

Sally’s eyes danced from person to person hoping to get some of the group to agree with her. She was jealous. She also knew as each member passed the piece of fluff on the floor around Snake might just loose some of his interest. Especially, once he sampled what Sally decided to do to him tonight and bring him back into her loving arms.

Snake made a move to counter act the damage she done when he saw Sally was getting nods of approval from some of them in the room.

“Next you’ll be wanting her.” Snake pointed to Carla still heaped on the floor. He finished, “Next you’ll be wanting her to pick who goes first. Yea, like that’s going to happen. Woman go sit down and shut your trap or I’ll shut it for you.” His fist raised threatening to do just that.

Sally still ached from their last physical encounter of a few minutes ago and wasn’t not up to do another battle with him. She cowed and backed away.

“I think that’s a great idea. What fun. Go ahead, pick who do you want to spread 'em for first.” Wrangler piped up as he headed toward the woman.

“Uh-Ugh, no way.” Snake and Tim answered together.

When the banter began to grow loud Grungy stood up and watched the exchange of words.

Thinking now was the time to flee Carla inched toward the edge of the bar.

The slender boot wrapped with a chain missed her leg but caught her skirt. A second pair of female boots now blocked her way.

“Looky here, Chickie, she’s trying to cheat the guys out a fun time tonight.”

“I thought I saw that too, Libs. My Dugger don‘t like no body but me, but the others, well they like variety. Every man needs to enjoy himself and let off some stream.” Chickie spoke down to Carla. “And honey your just the ticket.”

“Please…” Pleading with the two biker women.

Their evil laugh echoed the confirmation they would be not any help to her. Somewhere a bit of stubborn pride made her refuse to let them see her cry and Carla turned her face away.

He stood right in her line of vision. Expressionless green eyes stared intently back at her. When Hank shifted his weight to his other leg he let his eyes take in the rest of the room.

Tots did the only thing he dared to which was to stand and silently watch keeping his mouth shut.

Tim and another man pulled the two girls away.

Bending over her Tim said, “Ok, we decided you get to pick. So pick.”

By now all four who wanted a piece of Carla stood menacingly close. One of the male voices began to tell her just what they had in mind to do with her. Growing sicker by the minute Carla knew they where losing patience with her. Quickly drawing to a conclusion before the choice would no longer be hers, she spoke. Or rather she pointed.

Chapter 4

The room hushed. Every head turned toward the man leaning against the bar as if he had not a care in the world.

“You want, Hank. Hank the ugly Hulk.”

She hadn’t looked up to see which female spoke.

Snake piped up with,“Hank don’t do strangers. In fact I ain’t seen him with a woman since he…”

“Shut-up you fool,” One of the gang warned him.

Sally still pushing for anyone except Snake to have the privilege chimed in, “She wants him; let him have her. I say. It will do Hank good.’’

He shook he head.“Sorry princess not interested.” Lifting the beer bottle in his hand to his lips he emptied it.

Tots choked. He just handed him a new bottle. A smile crossed the man's old wrinkled face. Hank was very interested.Hmmm...wonder just how interested Hank the Ugly Hulk is..?You can hope I let you learn in future sample excerpts or you can leave a comment and get a free me from Smashwords to read the entire story. Don't forget to leave the way to reach you.* leave the comment and then email me at lisaday12@aol.com your email if you are concerned about privacy.Please be sweet and send a tweet letting peolpe know you stopped by. Thanks, Lisa Day